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Why cant geothermal or hydroelectric plants be built just anywhere?
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∙ 12y ago
Geothermal plants must be built where hot rocks are found at reasonably shallow depths so it is possible to drill down to them and pump water through them to make steam.
Hydroelectric plants must be built where the land form will contain the reservoir which will form behind the dam, where the contained reservoir will be large enough to manage power production in spite of the natural variations in the volume of water flowing in the dammed river, and, of course, they must be built where there is a river. It also has to be possible to build the dam high enough to produce adequate pressure for operation of the turbines which will turn the generators that will produce the electricity.
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∙ 13y agoBecause in some places, Earth's crust has cracks or thin spots in it. These areas allow some of the geothermal energy to rise up near the surface of Earth.
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How is electricity generated in hydro electricity power plants?
Hydroelectricity is electricity generated by hydropower, i.e., the production of power through use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy. Once a hydroelectric complex is constructed, the project produces no direct waste, and has a considerably lower output level of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) than fossil fuel powered energy plants. Worldwide, hydroelectricity supplied an estimated 816 GWe in 2005. This was approximately 20% of the world's electricity, and accounted for about 88% of electricity from renewable sources.Industrial hydroelectric plantsWhile many hydroelectric projects supply public electricity networks, some are created to serve specific industrial enterprises. Dedicated hydroelectric projects are often built to provide the substantial amounts of electricity needed for aluminum electrolytic plants, for example. In the Scottish Highlands of United Kingdom, there are examples at Kinlochleven and Lochaber, constructed during the early years of the 20th century. The Grand Coulee Dam, long the world's largest, switched to support Alcoa aluminum in Bellingham, Washington, United States for American World War II airplanes before it was allowed to provide irrigation and power to citizens (in addition to aluminum power) after the war. In Suriname, the Brokopondo Reservoir was constructed to provide electricity for the Alcoa aluminum industry. New Zealand's Manapouri Power Station was constructed to supply electricity to the aluminum smelter at Tiwai Point. As of 2007 the Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Project in Iceland remains controversial.
Why are aluminum plants built in mountainous area?
Because of the way bauxite--from which aluminum is derived--forms, which entails weathering, and drainage; ergo, bauxite is found in the mountains, to put it briefly.
Should you build more nuclear power stations?
It is essential to an industrialised country to have reliable electricity supplies. The Governments job is to try to predict the future demand, and agree with the industry how much should be built over a period, and to give help in getting permits and licences. The NRC is a government body which does this in the US for nuclear plants, and all countries have something similar to licence nuclear plants to be built and operated. In the context of global warming predictions, the government will also have to guide industry to build the right sort of plants, and this may include subsidies for alternative energy sources and penalties for carbon emissions.
Why was the gherkin built?
the gherkin was built as an office tower for the government
All substance are built from what?
All Substances are built from Atoms
Can geothermal energy plants be built anywhere in the world?
No. Geothermal energy plants can only be built at or near thermal vents.
Which is the region that has a lot of Hydroelectric plants built in many of its rivers?
Canadian shield
Where can you build geothermal power plants?
Geothermal power plants could be constructed anywhere there is an active thermal vent, or one near the surface. There are a number of places around the world where plants can be (or are) constructed. Iceland has geothermal power plants. Additionally, these plants could be built along the so-called "ring of fire." That's the great arc of interfaces between tectonic plates along the western Americas, up through Alaska. The arc continues on down through Japan and the Philippines, and further into the area around Indonesia. We know that Hawaii and New Zealand have active geothermal vents, too. It is possible to put in a plant in a few places in Europe and Africa as well. Anywhere that there is an active volcano, there is an active geothermal vent. Use the link below to see a map and the other one to learn more.
What do the Geysers Build In 1960 In Northern California remain as?
The Geysers built In 1960 In Northern California remain as geothermal power plants. In 1960, it was the first commercial enterprise in producing geothermal electricity in the Western world.
What was first built in Wisconsin?
Hydroelectric plant
Which of these was first built in Wisconsin?
Hydroelectric plant
Is heat from magma used to heat water and produce steam for powering electric generators?
This is a type of geothermal power. There are a number of power plants built on this principle. The Related Links below can take you to a Wikipedia article on geothermal power.
What does the future of geothermal energy look like?
The future of geothermal energy looks promising as many homes are heated using this type of venting in areas of Europe. Many plants are being built in order to gather the energy and conserve it.
What is the geysers built in 1960?
Geysers are not built. They develop as a matter of geothermal activity.
Why were many dams built in Oklahoma?
hydroelectric power.
Where was the first US hydroelectric plant built?
Wisconsin
How can Geothermal Energy be used as a substitute for Fossil fuel energy in homes today?
If the location is suitable for geothermal energy use, that is, if there are hot rocks not too far below the surface of the earth, then a power plant can be built. This will generate clean electricity which can be fed into the grid and so to homes. Geothermal power plants mean that polluting fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power plants can be phased out.
